Name

International School of Creative Science

Legal name

International School of Creative Science Private One Person Company LLC

Website

https://iscs.sch.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Curriculum Design & Scope/Sequence (School-Led) (EDAJAFAA)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• British curriculum schools
• Quran memorisation programme
• IGCSE A-Level preparation
• Private school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Muwaileh, Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The primary revenue stream is tuition fees charged per academic year, split across three terms (Semester 1, Semester 2, Semester 3). Tuition ranges from AED 23,080 (Pre-KG/KG1/KG2) to AED 45,020 (Grade 12/Year 13). External examination fees are charged separately. Sibling discounts (5–20%), Quran memoriser discounts (15–25% or 100% scholarship for competition winners), referral discounts, and GL test performer discounts are offered.
2. Transportation Services: School bus transportation is offered as an optional paid service with one-way and round-trip options. Pricing varies by zone (Sharjah, Ajman, Dubai). One-way: AED 5,000–5,300; Round-trip: AED 6,100–6,400 per year.
3. Uniform and Canteen: Revenue from school uniform sales (mandatory uniform purchased through the school's uniform portal) and canteen services (HotOven app for pre-ordering meals). Uniform fees and canteen charges are billed separately.
4. Fee Payment Processing (i-rusum): The school partners with Emirates NBD Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, and Emirates Islamic for online fee collection. Parents can pay school fees online through the i-rusum platform using credit cards and avail easy installments up to 12 months at 0% profit rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

International School of Creative Science (ISCS) operates a network of K-13 international school campuses across the UAE (Muwaileh Sharjah, Nad Al Sheba Dubai) and Bahrain (Riffa), delivering the UK National Curriculum alongside the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum in Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Moral Education. The schools lead to IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level qualifications and feature a distinctive Quran memorisation programme with Ijazah certification, serving more than 11,000 students across 6 Creative Science Schools campuses.

Product overview

International School of Creative Science (ISCS) operates a network of K-13 international school campuses across the UAE and Bahrain (Muwaileh Sharjah, Nad Al Sheba Dubai, and Riffa Bahrain), managed by Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management (BEAM). The core educational offering combines the UK National Curriculum (delivering IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level qualifications) with the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum in Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Moral Education. A distinguishing feature is the unique Quran memorisation programme. Supporting infrastructure includes e-learning platforms (Edunation, Microsoft Teams), canteen management (Hot Oven), fee payment systems (i-rusum), communication tools (Class Dojo), and uniform purchasing portals. The BEAM University Scholarship Program provides a pathway for graduates to receive financial support and guaranteed employment within the network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISCS Muwaileh (Sharjah campus) Flagship K-13 international school campus in Muwaileh, Sharjah, offering the UK National Curriculum alongside the MOE curriculum in Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Moral Education, with a unique Quran memorisation programme and 4,750+ active students.
• ISCS Nad Al Sheba (Dubai campus) ISCS campus in Nad Al Sheba 3, Dubai, providing the UK National Curriculum alongside MOE curriculum in Arabic, Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Moral Education, with the renowned Quran memorisation programme and KHDA 'Good with Very Good and Outstanding' inspection classification.
• ISCS Bahrain (Riffa campus) State-of-the-art campus in Riffa, Bahrain, managed by BEAM, offering the UK National Curriculum alongside the Bahrain MOE curriculum in Arabic language, Islamic Education, Geography, and History, with cutting-edge facilities including libraries, auditoriums, ICT rooms, sporting facilities, and playgrounds.
• Quran Memorisation Programme A distinctive Quran memorisation programme with proper Tajweed recitation, understanding, and Ijazah certification (Sanad Muttasil), available across ISCS campuses and recognised by the Sharjah Holy Quran Foundation.
• BEAM University Scholarship Programme Financial support programme for outstanding ISCS graduates covering university tuition fees at accredited universities, with a guaranteed employment pathway within the BEAM Creative Science Schools network and a structured career progression path toward leadership roles in education.
• School Transportation Service Optional paid school bus transportation with one-way and round-trip options, priced by zone (Sharjah AED 5,000-6,100; Ajman AED 5,100-6,200; Dubai AED 5,300-6,400 per year).

Quantifiable outcome

• World Topper: IGCSE Mathematics (Ansari Mohammed) and IGCSE Physics (Abdullah Ahmed – Highest Mark in UAE & Middle East); Middle East Topper: IGCSE Business Studies (Zeineb Dridi)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Emirates NBD BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 August 2018Emirates NBD Bank is the primary partner institution for online school fee collection through the i-rusum platform. Parents can pay school fees online via Emirates NBD using credit cards and access instalment plans up to 12 months at 0% profit rate.
• Dubai Islamic BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 August 2018Dubai Islamic Bank is a partner for i-rusum online fee payment, enabling parents to pay school fees through the platform.
• Emirates IslamicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 August 2018Emirates Islamic is a partner for i-rusum online fee payment, enabling parents to pay school fees through the platform with Sharia-compliant options.
• BEAM (Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEAM is the managing entity of ISCS and ASCS schools across the UAE and beyond. It is a subsidiary of Bukhatir Group with over 20 years of experience in developing successful educational institutions. BEAM provides strategic leadership, academic management, quality assurance, AI-enhanced tools, academic performance analytics, and professional development across all Creative Science Schools. BEAM also operates the BEAM University Scholarship Programme for outstanding graduates.
• Bukhatir GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBukhatir Group is the parent organisation of BEAM and the overarching group behind the Creative Science Schools. ISCS Bahrain is a subsidiary of Bukhatir Group managed by BEAM. The group provides the foundational vision, capital investment, and governance structure for all schools under the Creative Science Schools brand.
• Pearson EdexcelcoreTechnology or IntegrationPearson Edexcel is the primary examination board for IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level qualifications at ISCS schools. ISCS students achieve world topper and regional topper awards through Pearson Edexcel examinations. Pearson Edexcel also awards Learner Awards to top-performing ISCS students annually.
• Ministry of Education UAEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISCS is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education, which sets curriculum requirements for Arabic language, Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Moral Education. The MOE curriculum is delivered alongside the UK National Curriculum. KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) inspection and SPEA (Sharjah Private Education Authority) accreditation are also under regulatory oversight.
• British Schools Overseas (BSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISCS Muwaileh is registered as a British School Overseas by the UK Department for Education, meeting BSO standards. BSO inspection confirms the school as a legitimate British international school operating to UK standards.
• Sharjah Holy Quran FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sharjah Holy Quran Foundation honoured Creative Science Schools for their efforts in motivating students to memorise and serve the Holy Quran. The school collaborates with the foundation on Quran memorisation initiatives and formal Ijazah certification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Innoventures Education: Innoventures Education operates several premium K-12 international schools in Dubai including Raffles World Academy and Dwight School Dubai. Directly comparable to ISCS as a UAE-based group offering premium British/international curriculum schools to expatriate and local families.
• Taaleem: Taaleem is a major UAE-listed education group operating premium K-12 schools including British curriculum institutions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Directly comparable to ISCS in target market (UAE families seeking premium international education), curriculum mix (UK-based), and premium pricing tier.
• Dubai College: Dubai College is a long-established premium British-curriculum secondary school in Dubai consistently producing top IGCSE and A Level results. Comparable to ISCS in Dubai location, British curriculum focus, premium positioning, and academic-outcome-driven reputation among expatriate families.
• Dubai British School (Taaleem): Dubai British School is a premium K-12 British-curriculum school operated by Taaleem in Dubai. Directly comparable to ISCS Nad Al Sheba in Dubai location, full K-13 British curriculum delivery, premium pricing tier, and target expatriate/local family segment.
• Repton School Dubai (Repton Family of Schools): Repton School Dubai is a premium British-curriculum K-12 school in Dubai serving expatriate and local families. Directly comparable to ISCS Nad Al Sheba in target market (Dubai premium British-curriculum families), pricing tier, and curriculum mix.

Broad incumbents

• Aldar Education: Aldar Education operates a network of premium K-12 schools across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE under multiple curricula. Comparable to ISCS as a UAE-based private education group serving families seeking premium British/international schooling, though Aldar Education is part of a larger listed property developer.
• Cognita Schools: Cognita is a global K-12 school group operating premium British and international schools across multiple geographies including the Middle East. Comparable to ISCS in premium positioning and British curriculum delivery, though Cognita operates at a broader portfolio scale with global geographic diversification.
• GEMS Education: GEMS Education is the largest K-12 private school operator in the UAE and globally, operating dozens of premium international schools under multiple curricula (British, American, IB). Directly comparable to ISCS as a peer in the UAE private international school market, though GEMS serves a much broader price tier and portfolio.
• Nord Anglia Education: Nord Anglia Education is a global premium K-12 school operator with campuses across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, including British curriculum schools in the UAE. Comparable to ISCS in premium international positioning and curriculum mix, but operating at significantly larger global scale.

Regional players

• American School of Dubai: American School of Dubai is a premium K-12 international school offering American and IB curricula to expatriate families in Dubai. Comparable to ISCS as a Dubai-based premium international school serving similar expatriate family demographics, though operating on a different curriculum platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/iscs_muw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-school-of-creative-science

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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